by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports

by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers lost again Wednesday as the Portland Trail Blazers asserted themselves in a 116-106 home win. But as the Lakers became the first 0-2 team in the NBA this season, they were reminded of bigger worries for an aging lineup.

Lakers point guard Steve Nash was helped off the court near the end of the first half, clutching below his left knee after a collision with Blazers rookie Damian Lillard.

Nash returned for the Lakers at the start of the second half with a yellow pad on his leg but quickly left the floor again, hobbling. He went to the locker room and didn't re-enter. The Lakers said Nash had a bruised leg, and Nash said he hopes to play Friday vs. the Los Angeles Clippers.